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New York Yankees Nick Swisher waves to fans as he leaves the field in a game-stopping downpour during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, in Chicago. John Smierciak, Associated Press
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New York Yankees' Nick Swisher singles against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, in Chicago. John Smierciak, Associated Press
By Associated Press

CHICAGO — New York Yankees right fielder Nick Swisher has recorded an album of children's songs to benefit his charity foundation.

Swisher's 12-song record, "Believe," is available online and includes covers of David Bowie's "Heroes" and John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads."

Swisher says he had a "blast" in the studio and his favorite songs are "Heroes" and the title track, which he says was written by former Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Barry Zito also plays guitar on the album.

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Swisher and the Yankees faced the White Sox in Chicago on Wednesday night.

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